SENIOR ANALYST, CEO - SUSTAINABILITY Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/3961595) Apply  SENIOR ANALYST, CEO - SUSTAINABILITY Salary $111,168.00 - $149,798.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number H0829A-R Department BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE Opening Date 08/16/2023 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER H0829A-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. About Our Department The Executive Office performs a multi-functional support role in areas such as technology, staffing, procurement, and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board), various county departments, and the public. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the Board and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly way. County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position ofSenior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability. To view classification standards for the position, please clickHERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066010?keywords=principal%20analyst%2C%20ceo&pagetype=classSpecifications) . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 12 paid Holidays. Click here (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits. The Opportunity We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill the Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainabilityposition within the Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of a Principal Analyst, CEO - Sustainability, assists the Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) to manage the County's Sustainability Plan. Essential Job Functions + Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County’s sustainability efforts(e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). + Leads staff(e.g., subordinate analysts, clerical and administrative staff). + Assists in leading the sustainability program and/or project and policy implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management on various sustainability issues(e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). + Analyzes financial studies related to sustainability efforts. + Represents the Office of the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Sustainability Office(e.g., in various meetings, workshops and conferences) for internal and external stakeholders. + Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and presentations (e.g., narrative and technical reports, plans, financial studies, budget, grant proposals, correspondences, Board letters, contracts, memoranda, media content) related to Sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). + Works collaboratively with County departments. Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability** (e.g. energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the County of Los Angeles is gained by providing professional staff support [e.g. drafting reports/memos/talking points for interviews and meetings, doing research (reviewing policy proposals/white papers, meeting with stakeholders), doing cost/benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting and conducting presentations] to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and implementation of a sustainability plan or policies. **Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability may include reviewing legislation or environmental reports, drafting policy proposals, attending or participating in meetings with advocacy or interest groups, and managing and evaluating data. No withholds are allowed in this examination. Additional Information Our Assessment Process Once we verify that you meet the Selection Requirements , we will invite you to takeTHREE (3)assessments of the proficiencies required for this job. Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted at50%, covering: + Professional Potential + Achievement + Coping with Uncertainty + Responsibility + Working to High Quality Standards + Willingness to Learn + Maintaining Good Working Relationships + Analyzing Information + Learning Quickly + Generating New Ideas + Using Time Efficiently + Adapting to Change + Reading Comprehension MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted at 30%, assessing: + Professional Technical Knowledge of: + Laws, Rules and Regulations pertaining to sustainability efforts + Foundational concepts of sustainability including sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles + Understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans + Relationship Building + Community Focus CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART III – WRITING ASSESSMENT. Part III: A writing assessment, weighted20%,assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART III IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment scores cannot be given over the phone. 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Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated February 2024 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 02 Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please addvcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov,jwilliam@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.com, anddonot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. + YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 03 How many years of experience do you have analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO*? Examples of areas within sustainability include energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, green buildings, clean technology and economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity, etc. *Experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is defined as working independently providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of such functions as budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, unincorporated area services functions and environmental/sustainability policy and programs. + I do not have experience in this area. + Less than 1 year + At least 1 year, but less than 2 years + At least 2 years, but less than 3 years + At least 3 years, or more 04 Select the area(s) in which you have experience analyzing and recommending solutions to problems of sustainability at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO. Check all that apply. + Energy + Climate + Transportation + Water quality and supply + Solid and hazardous waste management + Green buildings + Clean technology + Economic development + Housing + Social/environmental equity + Other closely related field + None of the above 05 If you selectedOther Closely-Related Fieldfor Question #4, please indicate the area of sustainability. 06 For each of the area(s) selected above, describe your duties/job experiences and scope of responsibility. Please provide the following information for each area: + Job Title + Description of your duties/job experiences and scope of responsibility + Employment start date and end date + Hours worked per week + Supervisor's name, title, phone number and email address If you do not possess experience in an area of responsibility, indicate "No Related Experience." 07 General Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theSenior Analyst, CEO - Sustainabilityposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies: 1.Professional/Technical Knowledge of the Federal, State, Regional and Local Laws, Rules, Regulations and policies pertaining to sustainability efforts (e.g., Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, California Global Warming Solutions Act, County Sustainability Plan, fiscal mandates).2.Professional/Technical Knowledge of foundational concepts of sustainability, sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles; awareness of emerging trends in sustainability topics.3.Professional/Technical Knowledge of understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans.4.Relationship Building – Ability to establish rapport and maintain mutually productive work relationships.Develops and maintains healthy work relationships with a variety of individuals (and continuously works to improve relationships using appropriate tact and diplomacy, treating others with dignity and respect. 5.Community Focus – Ability to understand and attend to the needs and expectations of individual participants and the communities they live in.Shows interest in the needs, expectations, and circumstances of the community being served. Speaks up for individuals and communities and explores options and pursues solutions. Is responsive, pleasant, patient, and professional to individual participants and the community as a whole. This assessment is weighted25%from your overall score. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.Instructions for Completion:Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a complete response.CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination. Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules. + YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 08 1) How many years of experience do you have in analyzing and/or evaluating public policies pertaining to a sustainability-related area*? *Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity. + A. I do not have experience in this area . + B. Less than 1 year + C. At least 1 year but less than 2 years + D. At least 2 years but less than 3 years + E. At least 3 years or more 09 1a) In the comment box below,you must indicate yourPOSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE.If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 10 2) How many years of experience do you haveformulating and/or implementing new public policiespertaining to a sustainability-related area*? *Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity. + A. I do not have experience in this area + B. Less than 6 months + C. At least 6 months but less than 1 year + D. At least 1 year but less than 2 years + E. At least 2 years but less than 3 years + F. At least 3 years or more 11 2a) In the comment box below,you must indicate yourPOSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE.If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 12 3) Indicate your highest level of specialized education in the following fields: • Urban Planning • Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical) • Environmental Science • Natural Sciences (Biology, Geology, Chemistry, etc.) • Public Health • Public Policy • Other closely related area (Please specify) • My degree is not in one of the listed specialty areas. + A. Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university + B. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university + C. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or higher + D. My degree is not in one of the listed specialty areas. 13 3a) In the comment box below, provide thename of the institution who conferred the degree, the degree major and ensure that a legible copy of your degree(s) or official transcriptsare attached to your application or submitted to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of application submission. 14 4) How many years of experience do you haveadvising and/or providing technical expertise on sustainability-related areas*in support of a public policy or program**? *Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity. **A public policy or program is one that is intended to affect a community or population, a business sector or sectors, a government or other external set of stakeholders. This is in contrast to, for example, policies and programs developed by an entity that are relevant only to its own facilities and operations (e.g., a corporate purchasing policy). + A. I do not have experience in this area + B. Less than 1 year + C. At least 1 year but less than 2 years + D. At least 2 years but less than 3 years + E. At least 3 years but less than 4 years + F. At least 4 years but less than 5 years + G. At least 5 years or more 15 4a) In the comment box below,you must indicate yourPOSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE.If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 16 5) Please select any of the followingsustainability areas where you have advised and/or provided technical expertisein support of a public policy or program*: *A public policy or program is one that is intended to affect a community or population, a business sector or sectors, a government or other external set of stakeholders. This is in contrast to, for example, policies and programs developed by an entity that are relevant only to its own facilities and operations (e.g., a corporate purchasing policy). Select all that apply. + A. Energy + B. Climate + C. Resilience + D. Land Use and Transportation + E. Water Quality and Supply + F. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management + G. Building and Transportation Decarbonization + H. Clean Technology + I. Economy & Workforce Development + J. Housing + K. Social/Environmental Equity + L. Public Health + M. Parks and Open Space + N. Air Quality + O. Urban Ecology/Biodiversity + P. I have not acted as a technical resource for sustainability issues related to a public policy or program in any of the areas of listed above 17 5a) In the comment box below,you must indicate yourPOSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE.If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 18 6) Have you had at least one year experience developing or implementing a stakeholder engagement plan pertaining to a sustainability-related area* with any of the following stakeholders? *Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity. Select all that apply. + A. Elected Officials (e.g., City Councils) + B. Government Department/Agency Heads or Staff + C. Private Sector Department/Company Heads or Staff + D. Non-Profit Department/Organization Heads or Staff + E. Community/Public/Youth + F. Academia or Research Institutions + G. I have NOT developed or implemented a sustainability-related stakeholder engagement plan for any of the stakeholders listed above. 19 6a) In the comment box below,you must indicate yourPOSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE.If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Required Question Agency County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email